SCH3U

The prerequiste for this course is SNC2D, grade 10 academic science. This course will build on the key concepts from the grade nine and ten chemistry unit. This is an introduction to chemistry. The course has five major units. In each unit there are several key concepts or "Big Ideas"

Big Ideas

Matter, Chemical Trends, and Chemical Bonding

• Every element has predictable chemical and physical properties determined by its structure.
• The type of chemical bond in a compound determines the physical and chemical properties of that compound.
• It is important to use chemicals properly to minimize the risks to human health and the environment.

Chemical Reactions

• Chemicals react in predictable ways.
• Chemical reactions and their applications have significant implications for society and the environment.

Quantities in Chemical Reactions

• Relationships in chemical reactions can be described quantitatively.
• The efficiency of chemical reactions can be determined and optimized by applying an understanding of quantitative relationships in such reactions.

Solutions and Solubility

• Properties of solutions can be described qualitatively and quantitatively, and can be predicted.
• Living things depend for their survival on the unique physical and chemical properties of water.
• People have a responsibility to protect the integrity of Earth’s water resources.

Gases and Atmospheric Chemistry

• Properties of gases can be described qualitatively and quantitatively, and can be predicted.
• Air quality can be affected by human activities and technology.
• People have a responsibility to protect the integrity of Earth’s atmosphere.

Ministry of Education Curriculum Documents

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